Author Topic: Nora's Neo-Geo MVS Mini (5/12/14 UPDATE) (Read 46122 times)

mcseforsale · « **Reply #80 on:** December 31, 2012, 02:51:01 pm »

Subscribed...

AJ (huge violet and black fan).

eds1275 · « **Reply #81 on:** January 03, 2013, 10:15:30 am »

Quote from: CWorley on December 31, 2012, 11:33:49 am

I know from experience how hard it is to cut out those damn VGA holes!!!

CWorley · « **Reply #82 on:** January 03, 2013, 11:46:07 am »

Quote from: eds1275 on January 03, 2013, 10:15:30 am

Quote from: CWorley on December 31, 2012, 11:33:49 am

I know from experience how hard it is to cut out those damn VGA holes!!!

With the hole not being perfect, what would be the best way to clean that up?

mcseforsale · « **Reply #83 on:** January 03, 2013, 12:43:46 pm »

Use a file with a rounded end. Just oversize it equally around the VGA.

AJ

Yvan256 · « **Reply #84 on:** January 03, 2013, 02:25:01 pm »

It would be easier to just use a panel mount connector such as this one.

It's a regular DA15 connector, not VGA.

CWorley · « **Reply #85 on:** January 30, 2013, 09:07:34 am »

Quote from: Yvan256 on January 03, 2013, 02:25:01 pm

It would be easier to just use a panel mount connector such as this one.

It's a regular DA15 connector, not VGA.

Yep, picked one up.

CWorley · « **Reply #86 on:** January 30, 2013, 09:10:25 am »

Here is the current state of the cabinet:

With a few warms days in a row, finally got some time to start on the bezel and control panel.

Cheers!

Yvan256 · « **Reply #87 on:** January 30, 2013, 11:20:27 am »

Quote from: CWorley on January 30, 2013, 09:10:25 am

Here is the current state of the cabinet:

With a few warms days in a row, finally got some time to start on the bezel and control panel.

Cheers!

Nice progress, can't wait to see it completed!

Considering it was the most powerful arcade machine in its days, it's kind of sad to see so few MVS projects, emulated or not.

CWorley · « **Reply #88 on:** February 05, 2013, 09:29:34 am »

Current pic without rough control panel:

Cheers!

CWorley · « **Reply #89 on:** February 15, 2013, 12:29:17 am »

Front edges of control panel have been rounded. Next up is drilling the holes for the joystick and pushbuttons.

Cheers!

Woodshop Flunky · « **Reply #90 on:** February 18, 2013, 12:39:15 pm »

This is looking great!

You're going to have an awesome little cab.

CWorley · « **Reply #91 on:** March 03, 2013, 11:11:08 am »

Received the CP overlay from Game On Grafix:

Cheers!

CWorley · « **Reply #92 on:** March 08, 2013, 01:01:45 am »

Some goodies from Groovy Game Gear:

Cheers!

CWorley · « **Reply #93 on:** March 23, 2013, 07:57:10 pm »

The control panel has been drilled. Here are a few pics:

Cheers!

CWorley · « **Reply #94 on:** March 30, 2013, 07:06:30 pm »

The control panel has now been primed and covered in the Parts Express black matte vinyl. Here are some pics...

Cheers!

CWorley · « **Reply #95 on:** March 30, 2013, 07:10:08 pm »

Couldn't resist...

The art overlay will hopefully go on soon.

Cheers!

Yvan256 · « **Reply #96 on:** March 31, 2013, 11:30:07 am »

I love the idea of the red square buttons to replicate the look of the 7-segment credit displays.

CWorley · « **Reply #97 on:** March 31, 2013, 04:39:34 pm »

Applied the control panel art from GoG...

Cheers!

CWorley · « **Reply #98 on:** March 31, 2013, 04:41:50 pm »

And with the controls...

Cheers!

sabreerbasAlpha · « **Reply #99 on:** March 31, 2013, 04:52:44 pm »

Looks sweet with the white ball top. Defiantly the way to go.

CWorley · « **Reply #100 on:** April 01, 2013, 08:38:45 am »

Quote from: Yvan256 on March 31, 2013, 11:30:07 am

I love the idea of the red square buttons to replicate the look of the 7-segment credit displays.

Thanks! Now I just have to get some coin/quarter inserts in there.

Cheers!

CWorley · « **Reply #101 on:** April 01, 2013, 08:40:48 am »

Quote from: sabreerbasAlpha on March 31, 2013, 04:52:44 pm

Looks sweet with the white ball top. Defiantly the way to go.

I was hesitant about going with the white ball top, but those around here that recommended it were spot on. Definitely the right choice.

Cheers!

CWorley · « **Reply #102 on:** April 11, 2013, 11:05:45 am »

I wondering what color I should paint the top and top-slant (where the exhaust fan and power button are) of the cabinet? The back and any visible inside piece will be black with the sides and front being violet. Typical Neo Geo cabinets have the area in question black.

This area is usually not visible, but since the cabinet is smaller it will be. Thought I'd maybe paint it violet.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks!

BadMouth · « **Reply #103 on:** April 11, 2013, 12:25:14 pm »

I've missed some updates.....

That CP looks sweet!
If you want to make inserts for the coin buttons, clear avery inkjet labels applied to the current inserts work pretty good.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=clear%20inkjet%20labels&sprefix=clear+ink%2Caps&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Aclear%20inkjet%20labels
(I use the full sheets)

I think the top and back would look good either color, but if you paint it violet, the inside edge of the side pieces still needs to be black to look right.
That's going to be a lot more work and taping off. I've had good sharp lines using green "frog tape"(and horrible results with other brands).

CWorley · « **Reply #104 on:** April 11, 2013, 01:41:56 pm »

Quote from: BadMouth on April 11, 2013, 12:25:14 pm

I've missed some updates.....

That CP looks sweet!
If you want to make inserts for the coin buttons, clear avery inkjet labels applied to the current inserts work pretty good.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=clear%20inkjet%20labels&sprefix=clear+ink%2Caps&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Aclear%20inkjet%20labels
(I use the full sheets)

I think the top and back would look good either color, but if you paint it violet, the inside edge of the side pieces still needs to be black to look right.
That's going to be a lot more work and taping off. I've had good sharp lines using green "frog tape"(and horrible results with other brands).

Thanks BadMouth! I'll definitely try your insert idea.

I've decided to keep the two top pieces black like the rest of the back. Plus, like you said, I won't have to worry about taping the edge off.

Unstupid · « **Reply #105 on:** April 11, 2013, 01:48:43 pm »

Black is a good choice!

Hey where did you get your button layout for the A,B,C,D buttons? I've seen the standard 4 with the A low right and the B,C,D in a straight line. I've also seen the more angled arc line in the MVS 2-13, but i can't find the layout for the one you are using with the subtle arc... Is that layout from a cab or did you make that up yourself?

CWorley · « **Reply #106 on:** April 11, 2013, 02:45:18 pm »

Quote from: Unstupid on April 11, 2013, 01:48:43 pm

Black is a good choice!

Hey where did you get your button layout for the A,B,C,D buttons? I've seen the standard 4 with the A low right and the B,C,D in a straight line. I've also seen the more angled arc line in the MVS 2-13, but i can't find the layout for the one you are using with the subtle arc... Is that layout from a cab or did you make that up yourself?

I got the layout from http://www.arcadeartlibrary.com/arcade_art/details.php?image_id=400&mode=search

*I fixed the link. Thanks PL1.

CWorley · « **Reply #107 on:** April 19, 2013, 07:27:13 pm »

The cab has been primed and the black paint is being applied to the back and visible insides.

Here are some current pics:

The violet paint will be going on soon.

Cheers!

mcseforsale · « **Reply #108 on:** April 20, 2013, 08:03:04 pm »

CWorley · « **Reply #109 on:** April 21, 2013, 07:23:05 pm »

Violet paint is being applied. Will need to redo the black inner edges on the front.

A few pics...

Cheers!

BadMouth · « **Reply #110 on:** April 21, 2013, 08:14:50 pm »

Those black inner edges drove me nuts on my cab, but it's really necessary to look right.
I've forgotten, are you going with white or black t-molding?

CWorley · « **Reply #111 on:** April 21, 2013, 08:17:36 pm »

Quote from: BadMouth on April 21, 2013, 08:14:50 pm

Those black inner edges drove me nuts on my cab, but it's really necessary to look right.
I've forgotten, are you going with white or black t-molding?

I decided on white t-molding to match the joystick.

CWorley · « **Reply #112 on:** April 22, 2013, 09:55:16 am »

The pictures only show the first coat of violet paint. I'll post some more pics after a few more coats.

Cheers!

CWorley · « **Reply #113 on:** April 23, 2013, 08:04:10 pm »

Finished with the 3rd coat of violet paint. Still have to paint the two doors for the back along with redoing some of the black edging on the front of the cab.

Here are some pics:

Cheers!

CoryBee · « **Reply #114 on:** April 23, 2013, 08:44:19 pm »

I like the way you paint boy

sabreerbasAlpha · « **Reply #115 on:** April 24, 2013, 06:22:43 am »

coming on very nicely.. That CP Is mint.!!!!!

Malenko · « **Reply #116 on:** April 24, 2013, 08:02:33 am »

Quote from: CoryBee on April 23, 2013, 08:44:19 pm

I like the way you paint boy

and I appreciate the Django reference. Looks really good man. doing the inside edged shouldnt be too bad, just buy some frog tape, stuff works wonders.

CoryBee · « **Reply #117 on:** April 24, 2013, 04:07:56 pm »

Quote from: Malenko on April 24, 2013, 08:02:33 am

Quote from: CoryBee on April 23, 2013, 08:44:19 pm
I like the way you paint boy

and I appreciate the Django reference. Looks really good man. doing the inside edged shouldnt be too bad, just buy some frog tape, stuff works wonders.

hehe

Also, tape!!! tape would have made all the difference in those corners.....I wish I would have known that. I will keep that in my mind.

i64X · « **Reply #118 on:** April 25, 2013, 11:30:58 am »

This looks so awesome. Makes me want to rip off all the vinyl on my bartop and replace it with Neo Geo themed stuff. This looks REALLY good.

CWorley · « **Reply #119 on:** May 02, 2013, 07:34:36 pm »

Thanks guys! Everything is coming along nicely.

One of my friends is helping me with the marquee. Here is what he has so far:

My initial thought was to have a marquee resembling the Neo Geo marquees, but now I'm leaning towards having something original, simple, and "kiddy".

Cheers!


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